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The cities near Cedar Rapids, IA that boast the highest number of program manager jobs are: Naperville Joliet Aurora Des Moines Springfield Peoria Davenport

Which cities near Cedar Rapids, IA have the most job openings?

The 10 cities near Cedar Rapids, IA that have the most job openings are: Rochester Rockford Naperville Joliet Aurora Des Moines Madison Elgin Springfield Peoria

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What are the highest-paying jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The highest-paying jobs are: machine learning engineer ( from $ 131,250 to $ 240,706 year ) pediatric dentist ( from $ 66,000 to $ 239,072 year ) flooring installer ( from $ 40,463 to $ 234,000 year ) director of engineering ( from $ 118,750 to $ 232,500 year ) general dentist ( from $ 50,000 to $ 225,000 year ) technical program manager ( from $ 132,525 to $ 224,488 year ) engineering director ( from $ 132,500 to $ 215,000 year ) vp engineering ( from $ 161,170 to $ 212,500 year ) data manager ( from $ 86,667 to $ 211,350 year ) environmental engineering ( from $ 66,988 to $ 200,000 year )

Which cities in the United States of America offer the highest salaries for program manager jobs?

The top 10 cities are: Orlando, FL ( from $ 74,795 to $ 190,987 year ) Sunnyvale, CA ( from $ 117,244 to $ 185,957 year ) Bellevue, WA ( from $ 94,855 to $ 185,000 year ) Carlsbad, CA ( from $ 99,500 to $ 180,456 year ) Fremont, CA ( from $ 110,967 to $ 178,000 year ) Santa Clara, CA ( from $ 99,361 to $ 176,696 year ) Orange, CA ( from $ 76,392 to $ 174,988 year ) Oakland, CA ( from $ 76,287 to $ 173,800 year ) Cambridge, MA ( from $ 73,000 to $ 170,560 year ) Seattle, WA ( from $ 85,033 to $ 167,887 year )

Program manager Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Program Manager / Senior Project Manager

Apex SystemsCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

IAM Program Delivery Lead

DamcoCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Temporary

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Hybrid -3 days onsite) Relocation is ok Duration: 12-month contract.Client is seeking a hands-on delivery leader to take accountability for the successful execution of i... Show more

Autism Day Program Assistant (Full-Time)

ChildServeCedar Rapids, IA, United States

$15.06 hourly

Full-time

Join Child Serve as an Autism Day Program Assistant, where you will contribute to the lives of children ages 2-6 by supporting their health, skill development and retention in our Autism Day Progra... Show more

Program Manager

TRC Companies, Inc.Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

$152,297.59 yearly

Full-time +1

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector.Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasti... Show more

Program Supervisor

Chimes of Virginia, Inc.Fairfax, US

Full-time

Join Chimes, a mission-driven nonprofit where compassion meets purpose.As a Direct Support Professional, you'll empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity,... Show more

Financial Advisor - Training Program

Northwestern Mutual - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA, US

$60,000.00–$80,000.00 yearly

Full-time

The Northwestern Mutual College Financial Advisor internship offers hands-on experience in building a financial.Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to.Flexible schedules to balance with c... Show more

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Realty Trust, Inc.Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction).It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time.It's even more exciting to be out front leading it.At QTS, our worl... Show more

Program Director

LifeWise AcademyMarion, IA, United States

$15.00 hourly

Part-time

Program Director for LifeWise Academy.As program director, you'll help lead and grow your community's LifeWise program by:.Building Community Relationships.Develop positive partnerships with school... Show more

Sales Representative - Management Development Program

Denver MattressMarion, IA, US

$50,000.00–$60,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Build a Career, Not Just a Job.At Denver Mattress, we don’t just sell mattresses—we help people improve their lives through better sleep.We’re looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals to... Show more

Bilingual (German/English) Client Program Specialist

Channel FusionHiawatha, Iowa, United States, 52233

Full-time

Quick Apply

Founded more than 20 years ago, Channel Fusion provides brands and their channel partners with an ecosystem of channel marketing technologies, solutions and services.By coupling innovative technolo... Show more

RN Nursing Research and Innovation Program Manager

UnityPoint HealthCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time +1

Profession / Job: Professional Role.Qualifications: Education: Not stated; Years of Experience: Not stated; Certifications: Not stated.Job Features: Shift: Not stated; Shift Length: Not stated; Ful... Show more

Cybersecurity - Entry Level Training Program

Dreambound Inc.Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US

Full-time

Note : This is an educational program, not a job.Successful completion of the program does not guarantee employment but will equip you with valuable skills for the cybersecurity job market.Looking ... Show more

Hospitalist Program Director

InSync Healthcare RecruitersCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Program Medical Director Hospital Medicine.Lead an Established Hospital Medicine Program in One of Iowa's Most Vibrant Communities.We are seeking an experienced Program Medical Director to provide... Show more

Lead Project Manager or Principal Program Manager - Construction

Alliant EnergyCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Lead Project Manager / Principal Program Manager Construction.Join Alliant Energy and help deliver some of the company's largest and most impactful energy infrastructure projects.Whether hired at ... Show more

Program Director

SevitaHiawatha, IA, United States

$54,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Program Director, Idd Services.REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Here we believ... Show more

Fast Track Management Program

Brakes PlusCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Since our very first opening in 1990, and now with nearly 200 stores across 7 states, Brakes Plus has been providing our customers with the superior products they need and the unmatched customer se... Show more

Executive Program Director (RTC/OP)

Discovery Behavioral HealthFairfax, US

$120,000.00–$140,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Position Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision and management of the treatment program they work directly out of as Program Director in addition to oversite of a... Show more

CHILD & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Linn County, IACedar Rapids, IA, United States

$77,432.00 yearly

Full-time

Linn County Youth And Child Development Services Supervisor.Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we d... Show more

Operations Program Manager (Onsite)

RaytheonCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Operations Program Manager (OPM) for OSS Portfolio.The Operations Program Manager (OPM) for the OSS portfolio will serve as a key operational partner supporting early-stage product development, pro... Show more

Operations Program Manager (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA, United States

Full-time

Program Manager / Senior Project Manager

Apex SystemsCedar Rapids, IA, United States

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Senior Program Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives that enhance project, program, and portfolio management capabilities across the organization. This role will partner with business and technology teams to improve governance, optimize processes, strengthen portfolio management practices, and drive organizational change.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can successfully drive complex initiatives from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Leadership

Lead enterprise-wide programs and strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
Monitor project health, identify risks, and drive mitigation strategies.
Facilitate stakeholder alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.

Portfolio & Process Improvement

Support and enhance project, program, and portfolio management standards and best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve planning, forecasting, reporting, and governance processes.
Develop scalable operating procedures, templates, and frameworks.
Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and delivery effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
Build strong relationships and drive results through influence rather than authority.
Lead organizational change and encourage adoption of new processes and tools.
Communicate complex concepts clearly to executive and operational audiences.

Operational Excellence

Create executive-level presentations, status reports, and communications.
Coordinate activities across multiple teams and workstreams.
Resolve challenges proactively and remove obstacles to execution.
Continuously identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of Project Management or Program Management experience.
Strong knowledge of project lifecycle management, PMO practices, and governance frameworks.
Experience leading large, cross-functional programs and initiatives.
Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic and evolving environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Self-starter with a track record of driving results independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting PMO, portfolio management, governance, or delivery excellence organizations.
Experience with project portfolio management tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Planview, Clarity, Jira Align, Microsoft Project Online, or similar platforms.
Experience leading process improvement or organizational transformation initiatives.
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification.

Ideal Candidate

Takes ownership and drives initiatives forward with minimal supervision.
Thrives in ambiguous environments and creates structure where needed.
Demonstrates strong leadership, accountability, and follow-through.
Brings a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
Comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Continuously seeks opportunities for improvement and operational excellence.